🇮🇹GENOVA🇮🇹
DISCOVER ONE OF ITALY'S HIDDEN TREASURES
Genoa (Genova)
is a port city and the capital of northwest Italy's Liguria region.
Genoa was the capital of one of the most powerful maritime republics for
over seven centuries, from the 11th century to 1797. Particularly from
the 12th century to the 15th century, the city played a leading role in
the commercial trade in Europe, becoming one of the largest naval powers
of the continent and considered among the wealthiest cities in the
world. It was also nicknamed la Superba ("the proud one") by Petrarch
due to its glories on the seas and impressive landmarks.
In the old town stands the Romanesque Cathedral of San Lorenzo, with its
black-and-white-striped facade and frescoed interior. Narrow lanes open
onto monumental squares like Piazza de Ferrari, site of an iconic bronze fountain and
Teatro Carlo Felice opera house.
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Piazza De Ferrari
Teatro Carlo Felice